Wide Genetic Diversity of <i>Blastocystis</i> in White-Tailed Deer (<i>Odocoileus virginianus</i>) from Maryland, USA

<i>Blastocystis</i> is a gastrointestinal protist frequently reported in humans and animals worldwide. Wildlife populations, including deer, may serve as reservoirs of parasitic diseases for both humans and domestic animals, either through direct contact or through contamination of food...

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Main Authors: Jenny G. Maloney, Yunah Jang, Aleksey Molokin, Nadja S. George, Monica Santin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/6/1343